NCAA Basketball 10 for the PS3 - Game AI and Modes

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The gameplay does have its glitches, but the AI seems to be improved. Defensive play is much more solid, which is a plus for game purists who arenít fans of offensive shootouts.

One bothersome issue has to do with the boneheaded mistakes players make, such as repeatedly having backcourt violations (which are rare in real life) or running out of bounds for no reason at all. Also, the referees tend to miss obvious infractions when guys double dribble or dribble the ball out of bounds.

A big plus to the gameplay is the addition of the motion offense. This offense is used a lot in actual college basketball, so EA added this function to allow you to incorporate your whole team into plays to make the offense flow, rather than just doing one-on-one plays all game, and it adds an element of realism to the gameplay.

The game modes in NCAA Basketball 10 are pretty basic. You can play a regular exhibition game versus the computer or a friend, or you can take your skills online, which is my favorite thing to do, since you can hone your skills playing gamers who use different strategies. If you prefer more of a drawn-out game, you can play in Dynasty mode, where you take control of a team and manage them for years on end in everything from recruiting to playing the game itself.

Whether or not you will enjoy NCAA Basketball 10 depends on your preferences. If you are a huge college basketball fan, go out and pick it up, as its presentation and energy is excellent and will let you feel like you are a part of the real thing. If you are just a casual sports gamer, you may find it too similar to EA Sportsí NBA franchise, and thus not worth its own purchase. Despite its few shortcomings in AI and some glitches, though, NCAA Basketball 10 for the PS3 is a fun game for the collegiate fan base.

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